Press Release
From the governor: A workplace reform initiative for state government
Posted OnFebruary 14, 2020 byFrom the Governor’s Office, Feb. 13, 2020 To ensure equity for employees, government training and reporting processes to be evaluated and reimagined As part of the commitment Gov. Phil Murphy…Read More
Building Trades Job Fair in Hillside Feb. 19
Posted OnFebruary 12, 2020 byWould you like to become a union construction worker? Check out this job fair!Read More
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Strengthening New Jersey’s Prevailing Wage
Posted OnJuly 11, 2019 byTrenton, NJ—In favor of strengthening prevailing wage in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed S2557 into law on Tuesday, July 9. Sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo,…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Announces 2019 Endorsements
Posted OnJune 12, 2019 byTrenton, NJ—The New Jersey State AFL-CIO today announced endorsement decisions for State Senate District 1, the entire State Assembly, and a slate of 65 rank-and-file union members running for county…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Opposes Hybrid Pension Plan
Posted OnMay 16, 2019 byTrenton, NJ—In response to today’s announcement that legislation will be introduced to end defined benefit pensions for new hires and current employees with less than five years of service by…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech on Gov. Murphy’s Budget Address
Posted OnMarch 5, 2019 byTrenton, NJ—New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech today issued the following statement in response to Governor Murphy’s budget address: “The New Jersey State AFL-CIO commends Governor Murphy for his…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Statement on $15/Hour Minimum Wage Law
Posted OnFebruary 4, 2019 byTrenton, NJ—Today, Governor Murphy signed into law A-15/S-15, which gradually increases the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024. New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech issued the following…Read More
New Jersey State AFL-CIO Responds to Governor Murphy’s Veto of Pro-Worker ‘Responsible Contractor’ Legislation for Pension Investments
Posted OnJanuary 31, 2019 byTrenton, NJ—Today, Governor Murphy vetoed S-2663/A-4765 (Sweeney/Singleton/Mazzeo/Murphy), which sought to apply responsible contractor provisions to investments made by the New Jersey State Division of Investments. “We are very disappointed to…Read More